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UPSC 2022: The term 'Levant' often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
(a)Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
(b)Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
(c)Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
(d)The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
The term "Levant" historically refers to the lands on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea—today’s Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, Jordan and adjoining areas—i.e., the eastern Mediterranean littoral. It does not denote North Africa, the Persian Gulf, or the whole Mediterranean coastline. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/place/Levant?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper 1, as Question 26. It falls under Geography > World Geography.
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